A Struggle for Independence
A struggle between Great Britain and its North American colonies erupted at the height of British power in 1775. Colonial resentment over taxation was brewing strong feelings to stage a fight for independence. . . . — — Map (db m304531) HM
The Silent War
Following the horrors of World War II, the United Nations (U.N.) charter was drafted in April 1945. Built upon the ideals of the previous League of Nations, nearly 50 countries signed on to participate in the organization for . . . — — Map (db m304532) HM
The War to End All Wars
In 1914, a Serbian nationalist assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Unrest in Europe quickly escalated. A standoff began that would test the strength of military alliances worldwide. One nation after . . . — — Map (db m304533) HM
Our Liberty Confirmed
Despite American Independence from Great Britain, the Royal Empire remained strong. The British captured American seamen and forced them to serve in the Royal Navy to help fight French blockades surrounding England. In . . . — — Map (db m304534) HM
Unresolved Dissension
The end of World War I left many nations hopelessly {unreadable} and desperately seeking to {unreadable} and might. The attempts to promote peace through the League of Nations failed. Powerful dictators rallied national . . . — — Map (db m304535) HM
A Struggle for Unity
Leading up the election of President Abraham Lincoln, America was deeply divided about the taxation of cotton exports and the federal governments power over individual states. Many southern states insisted they would . . . — — Map (db m304536) HM
Controversy in Battle
The strength of the Soviet Union was revealed by the influence of Communism in the late 1950s. The United States provided military aid and other financial support to the South Vietnamese government to resist occupation . . . — — Map (db m304537) HM
